Myoporum stokesii Plant Care

Myoporum stokesii (Myoporum stokesii) belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family within the Myoporum genus. Myoporum stokesii is native to the island of Raivavae in French Polynesia.

Myoporum stokesii displays an upright, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Myoporum stokesii produces small white or pink star-shaped flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Myoporum stokesii every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Myoporum stokesii thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Myoporum stokesii tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Myoporum stokesii prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Myoporum stokesii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Myoporum stokesii every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Myoporum stokesii is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Myoporum stokesii can spread to about 6 ft (1.8 m) and reach about 4 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 6 ft (1.8 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Myoporum stokesii while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Myoporum stokesii is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Myoporum stokesii can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mallee boobialla plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Myoporum stokesii is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Myoporum stokesii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Myoporum stokesii is native to the island of Raivavae in French Polynesia. In cooler regions, grow Myoporum stokesii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.